Leinster Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread II

durkadurka

Donald Coyle wrote: »

Was Clint Newland ever picked ahead of anyone?

Well, me I suppose.

tolosenc

durkadurka wrote: »

Well, me I suppose.

It was a tight call. Don't feel too bad.

hendo12

I hear Leicester Tigers are lining up Billy Dardis as a replacement for Geordan Murphy

ssaye

hendo12 wrote: »

I hear Leicester Tigers are lining up Billy Dardis as a replacement for Geordan Murphy

Billy stop pimping yourself :pac:

opinionatedfan

Hopefully thats not true, most talented player in schools rugby imo.

ssaye

opinionatedfan wrote: »

Hopefully thats not true, most talented player in schools rugby imo.

Probably being offered a Leinster Academy position for next Season I reckon

Leinster not Leicester.

In anyway fair play if its true

Foxtrol

opinionatedfan wrote: »

Hopefully thats not true, most talented player in schools rugby imo.

I'd agree with this statement as from what I've seen he's a level above the rest.

I think going to Leicester would be a mistake for him as he'd learn a lot more joining the Leinster Academy who have a proven track record of bringing through young backs (even if they dont stay long term) and seeing as he now won't have Conway, Carr in front of him and Isa wont be around too much longer he will get gametime once he's ready.

However, he isnt afraid to jump ship if it suits him so I wouldnt be shocked if he did move over if Leicester offered him more (coming from a still bitter Newbridge College former pupil )

[Jackass]

A massive void has opened up in Leinster for a young talented back to blaze a trail through, so I'm looking forward to seeing a few of the prospects being given a run out over the next couple of seasons. There's no question that there's an abbundance of top class young talent around Leinster youth systems, now it's just a question of unearthing and nurturing a couple of really special players.

They may not be any of the academy lads at the moment, but there's serious raw talent in Leinster schools.

irishbucsfan

The current crop are the '94s and '95s aren't they?

Lads who don't remember a world without pro rugby. Lads who grew up watching actually decent Irish teams. Lads who probably don't even remember a world before the first irish H Cup win!

Could mean something...

Podge_irl

irishbucsfan wrote: »

The current crop are the '94s and '95s aren't they?

Well that's ****ing disturbing.

tolosenc

Podge_irl wrote: »

Well that's ****ing disturbing.

I've a cousin born in 97 who doesn't know what Pogs are.

durkadurka

Kids born before around 93 don't even know a BODless world.

Quint2010

durkadurka wrote: »

Kids born before around 93 don't even know a BODless world.

Is BOD "Before O'Driscoll"...?

ssaye

Quint2010 wrote: »

Is BOD "Before O'Driscoll"...?

This will be in a newspaper article before the weekend, stolen like so many other of our quotes.

ssaye

https://soundcloud.com/off-the-ball/our-interview-tonight-with

BOD interview on OTB

opinionatedfan

ssaye wrote: »

https://soundcloud.com/off-the-ball/our-interview-tonight-with

BOD interview on OTB

durkadurka

My man love just grows

.ak

Great interview. Refreshing to hear that level of casual insight.

Funny that in the last section he basically said the captaincy had the exact opposite effect on him than the reason it was taken from him. That's fairly clear cut.

I also find it interesting how much he praises joe whenever he can. When was the last time he did that for Kidney?

durkadurka

It's a pretty subtle denunciation of kidney alright.

However there is Also a suggestion that the coaching issues have been resolved of late with the right personnel in place finally.

But his little detail in the strategy etc were fascinating.

padser

Is 1 BOD 1999 or 1980? And do the numbers go up as you go backwards like BC?

Just so there is no confusion for whoever writes the article....

ssaye

So possible team for Cardiff with possible subs

ISA
AC
EOM/BM
AG/NR
FC
IM
ER/IB/JC

HVM/JMCG
AD/TS
JH/MM
LC/TD
DT/MF
RR/DR
SJ
JM

Need to win the next few games during the 6N
Boss to put pressure on Jones/Patchell if he plays

.ak

Reddan will defo be on the bench for sunday in aviva.

ssaye

.ak wrote: »

Reddan will defo be on the bench for sunday in aviva.

Yeah expected that Boss to start almost 100%

.ak

LEINSTER:

15: Dave Kearney
14: Andrew Conway
13: Brendan Macken
12: Andrew Goodman
11: Darren Hudson
10: Ian Madigan
9: Isaac Boss

1: Jack McGrath
2: Aaron Dundon
3: Michael Bent
4: Leo Cullen CAPTAIN
5: Tom Denton
6: Dominic Ryan
7: Shane Jennings
8: Jordi Murphy

REPLACEMENTS:

16: Thomas Sexton
17: Heinke van der Merwe
18: Jamie Hagan
19: Ben Marshall
20: Rhys Ruddock
21: John Cooney
22: Noel Reid
23: Fionn Carr

.ak

So much for EOM being fit. I give up on these updates.

.ak

Also delighted that Conway is starting. Some of the stuff being spouted on the online fora was ridiculous.

ssaye

http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/matchcentre/10976.php


LEINSTER:
15: Dave Kearney
14: Andrew Conway
13: Brendan Macken
12: Andrew Goodman
11: Darren Hudson
10: Ian Madigan
9: Isaac Boss
1: Jack McGrath
2: Aaron Dundon
3: Michael Bent
4: Leo Cullen CAPTAIN
5: Tom Denton
6: Dominic Ryan
7: Shane Jennings
8: Jordi Murphy
REPLACEMENTS:
16: Thomas Sexton
17: Heinke van der Merwe
18: Jamie Hagan
19: Ben Marshall
20: Rhys Ruddock
21: John Cooney
22: Noel Reid
23: Fionn Carr

HVDM benched
DK at FB
Toner out
Isa out

Tough game, a lot of experimentation
Hopefully Bent can play well in that front row with Cullen and Denton behind.
Not overly optimistic even though Cardiff have been poor this season overall.

Tox56

EOM becoming the new Fitzgerald.. hopefully when he does come back it will be with the same form as Fitzy

Also a shame not to see Moore involved, Hagan and Bent look limited

.ak

No Isa? Must be on holidays!

Would love to see this game!